Deputy major of Utrecht, Mirjam de Rijk, said that the municipality of Utrecht was very proud to host such a great event. She wished everyone a educational and inspiring experience.
After her, Jos Engelen, chairman NWO (Dutch Organization for Scientic Research), climbed the stairs and told the students that there is a great need of new scientific researchers. Because of the global developments, there are new challenges we have to face. We can only deal with these challenges, by conducting new research. Also Sjoerd Slagter, chairman VO-raad (Secondary Eduction Council), pointed to this need. He thinks being connected is of great value to face these challenges. Problems are not local anymore, but global. Therefore an inclusive approach is neccesary.
After his speech there was a short act of the Mexican delegation. The performed a traditional dance.
The last speech has been given by rabbi Awraham Soetendorp. His speech was very inspiring. He said: "We are here as co-workers. We are certainly not alone in our wish for a better world. But we need synergy, we need to bring all these different powers together. It is such a richness to be together with all these people from so many countries."
After his speech, Rob van Hattum, chairman of the jury, introduced the jury memeber who will judge each project twice and Ibrahim Elmaagac, project coördinator of INESPO, welcomed everybody on behalf of the Cosmicus Foundation.
At the end of the ceremony, one student from each country came forward to welcome everybody in their own language. After that, the speakers, took a pair of scissors and cutted the baloon string. That was the signal for the offcial opening.
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